Hiring: Director, Export Policy (R5598) Company: Shield AI Location: Washington, DC Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 10:33:13 Employment Type: Full-time Target Skills & Keywords : AI About the job Experience: •12+ years of experience in national security policy, technology security, foreign disclosure, security cooperation, security assistance, international defense policy, or related government engagement. Required Skills: •Technology Security & Foreign Disclosure Strategy •Develop company strategy for technology security and foreign disclosure across Shield AI products, capabilities, countries, and international programs. •Identify technology-release considerations early and develop pathways for the responsible international release of advanced autonomy, aircraft, and AI-enabled capabilities. •Advise leadership and program teams on releasability, partner considerations, geopolitical risks, and U.S. Government policy affecting international opportunities. •Partner with engineering and product teams to translate complex technical capabilities into clear technology-security and foreign-disclosure strategies. •Build trusted relationships across DoD, State, NSC staff, military departments, combatant commands, and other stakeholders involved in technology security, foreign disclosure, and international defense partnerships. •Represent Shield AI in policy discussions concerning the international release of autonomous systems, AI-enabled capabilities, and next-generation aircraft. •Develop persuasive policy positions, white papers, and senior-level briefings that demonstrate how Shield AI technologies advance U.S. national security, coalition, and partner objectives. Qualifications: •Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience. •Significant experience working in or with the U.S. national security interagency. •In-depth knowledge of U.S. Government decision-making around international defense partnerships, technology release, security cooperation, and security assistance. •Demonstrated ability to navigate complex interagency processes and build trusted relationships with senior government, military, technical, and operational stakeholders. •Strong strategic communication skills, including development of persuasive policy narratives, senior-level briefings, and decision materials. •Demonstrated capacity to understand sophisticated defense technologies and translate technical capabilities into policy and national security considerations. •Operational familiarity with Foreign Military Sales, security cooperation, technology security, and foreign disclosure processes. •Comfort working with engineers, operators, and product teams on advanced autonomy, AI, aircraft, and other emerging technologies. •Advanced degree in international affairs, national security, public policy, law, or a related field. Compensation: •$200,000 - $300,000 / year •Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!